- Another yeti crab that appears to deserve species status has been discovered by a hydrothermal vent in the Southeast Indian Ridge.
- black smokers (chimney-like vents) shoot up dark water that can reach temperatures of about 380 degrees Celsius and yeti crabs live right on top of these...
- Located in waters south of Easter Island, the Yeti Crab is incredibly unique. So unique, that an entire new family has to be created for it!
- There's a type of yeti crab which is called a Hoff Crab and it's named after David Hasselhoff because it has a hairy chest as demonstrated below.
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- Are yeti crabs really crabs? The yeti crab (Kiwa hirsuta ), an unusual, hairy crab with no eyes, was discovered in 2005 on a hydrothermal vent near Easter Island.
- Yeti Crab. Preview This recently discovered hairy crab species (Kiwa hirsuta) has no eyes. (A. Fifis, Ifremer/ChEss, Census of Marine Life).
- In this article, we embark on a journey to understand the intriguing Yeti crabs, exploring their unique characteristics, habits, and vital role in the deep-sea ecosystem.
- These bacteria are extremophiles, and thrive in high heat and salt environments, making the hairy lags of the yeti crab a perfect location of their colonies.
- In real life, the Yeti Crab (Kiwa hirsuta) is a crab first discovered as recently as 2005 near Easter Island! Thrive near hydrothermal vents found deep in the ocean.